White Ape Martial Hall

After Han Yanshi left, Deputy Master Long circled Luo Yi, examining him and murmuring, "His skin is 'crystal clear,' emitting a faint jade light. This is 'Skin Refining Perfection,' a clear sign of innate radiance!"

"How many years has it been? How many years has Yunlu County gone without someone reaching 'Skin Refining Perfection'?"

Seeing the somewhat manic Deputy Master Long, Luo Yi decided to take his younger sister to a different martial arts school. Just as he was pulling Luo Xi to leave, "Young man, I estimate you're no older than seventeen or eighteen, yet you've reached this realm. Are you interested in joining the 'White Ape Martial Hall'? I'll take you as a personal disciple and teach you all my lifelong skills." Deputy Master Long's voice boomed.

In the future, his martial arts practice would require a vast amount of Energy Points. Fighting demons was the path he should take. With this thought, Luo Yi cupped his hands towards Deputy Master Long. "Thank you for your kind offer, Deputy Master Long. This kid already has a master."

"I came here today to have my younger sister enroll in the 'White Ape Martial Hall' to learn martial arts. I hope the Deputy Master will understand."

Deputy Master Long wasn't surprised by Luo Yi's refusal.

"So be it. A genius like you cannot be contained in the small pond of Yunlu County. Since your parents could produce such a prodigy, your younger sister's aptitude should not be too bad either."

With that, Deputy Master Long flashed and appeared beside Luo Xi, his hands moving non-stop over her joints.

"Ouch," "Ouch," "Ouch," Luo Xi, standing nearby, cried out as the old man's hands pressed on her.

"Little girl, bear with it for a moment, it will be over soon."

"Upper-grade bone structure, not bad." As Deputy Master Long finished speaking, his hands stopped.

"Little girl, are you interested in joining our 'White Ape Martial Hall' and becoming my registered disciple?"

Luo Xi was a bit stunned by the middle-aged man's question, her eyes seeking clarification as she looked at her brother.

Seeing his younger sister's gaze, Luo Yi nodded.

"Greetings, Master." After receiving her brother's consent, Luo Xi prostrated herself before Deputy Master Long.

"Good disciple." Helping Luo Xi up, Deputy Master Long looked at Luo Yi.

"Lately, Yunlu County has been quite chaotic. A large number of refugees from Qingzhou have flooded into the county town. Your younger sister is just beginning her martial arts journey. I plan to have her live at the martial hall for the time being, and she can return home once she becomes a Martial Artist. What do you think?"

Listening to Deputy Master Long's arrangements, Luo Yi felt they were very thoughtful and nodded.

"Thank you, Deputy Master." He then took out a banknote of fifty taels of Silver Note from his bosom and handed it over.

Deputy Master Long accepted the Silver Note and explained, "Although your younger sister is my registered disciple, the martial hall's rules must be followed. I'll accept this Silver Note."

"The extra twenty taels of silver will be converted into the martial hall's 'Secret Medicine.' Taking the 'Secret Medicine' can significantly shorten the young lady's body tempering time, helping her become an Entry-level Martial Artist sooner."

"Thank you, Deputy Master Long. I'll trouble the Master with my little sister for this period." After dealing with his younger sister's martial arts studies, it was time for Luo Yi's own.

Leaving the White Ape Martial Hall, Luo Yi first went to the most prosperous market in Yunlu County town to buy gifts for Aunt Li and Xiao Yong. Finally, he found a wine shop and bought two jars of white wine.

He took out the note Wang Meng had left him and followed the address.

Wang Meng was currently residing in an alley in the East District of Yunlu County. Compared to the liveliness of the South District, the East District was much quieter. The entire East District, excluding the inner city, was inhabited by the wealthy and powerful. The alley was clean and tidy, with beautiful houses on both sides.

"As expected of the East District, where a house costs at least five hundred taels of silver," he couldn't help but sigh.

Luo Yi arrived at the address Wang Meng had written on the note.

"Bang," "Bang," "Bang," he knocked on the door.

"Who is it!" Hearing Wang Meng's voice from inside the courtyard, he confirmed he had found the right place.

"Uncle Wang, it's Xiao Yi."

"Xiao Yi, come in. Open the courtyard gate." Taking the gifts from Luo Yi, Wang Meng welcomed him into the courtyard.

Entering the courtyard, Luo Yi noticed that Wang Meng's residence was more than twice the size of his own. It seemed Uncle Wang's identity was more than just what appeared on the surface.

Leading Luo Yi to the reception hall and handing the gifts to Aunt Li, Wang Meng asked proactively, "Xiao Yi, what have you been busy with lately? Why did it take so many days before you thought of coming to see Uncle Wang?"

"Uncle Wang, you know me. I've been busy practicing martial arts. I'm only free today, so I came to see you immediately."

"You're truly diligent! If only Xiao Yong were half as diligent in practicing martial arts as you."

Wang Yong, who was about to bring tea in, heard his father's words and had a "caught in the crossfire" expression, giving Luo Yi a wry smile.

Without dwelling on Wang Meng's reprimand of his son, Luo Yi changed the subject.

"Uncle Wang, I came today to inquire about the method of joining the 'Demon Suppression Department'."

Hearing that Luo Yi wanted to join the 'Demon Suppression Department', Wang Meng pondered.

"A few years ago, the 'Demon Suppression Department' only required you to reach the Skin Refining realm and pass the test to join."

"In recent years, with riots frequently occurring in various states of Great Qi, and news of demons and evil spirits wreaking havoc spreading from different regions, I'm not sure if the 'Demon Suppression Department's' joining requirements have changed."

"Xiao Yi, leave me your current address. When my brother returns, I'll ask him for the specific requirements. I'll come to you then and tell you the joining requirements for the 'Demon Suppression Department'."

"Thank you, Uncle Wang. Besides that, kid, I'd like to ask Uncle Wang about one more thing?"

"What is it?"

"Uncle Wang, do you know which shop in Yunlu County town sells techniques for the 'Body Refining Realm'?"

"Both the 'Black Market' and the shops run by the 'Four Great Clans' sell meat refining techniques."

"The techniques in the 'Black Market' are cheaper, but there are many people with malicious intent who will secretly alter parts of the techniques. Buyers practicing the incorrect techniques can easily suffer a fatal backlash. Also, the 'Black Market' is not within the county town but ten li outside Yunlu County in the mass graves. The 'Black Market' is extremely chaotic, and incidents of Martial Artists fighting and killing each other over treasures are frequent."

The shop selling martial arts manuals by the Four Great Clans isn't far from "Qipi Collection Shop," where we last sold Wolf Hide. The manuals there are much more expensive than in the Black Market, but their content is guaranteed to be accurate.

After listening to Wang Meng's explanation, Luo Yi thought: With his current strength, buying manuals from the Black Market would be too dangerous. He'd check out the shop run by the Four Great Clans first.

Having made up his mind, Luo Yi stood up and cupped his hands towards Wang Meng, "Thank you, Uncle Wang."

Seeing Luo Yi about to leave, Aunt Song hurried after him.

"Xiao Yi, it's noon already. It's not too late to leave after lunch. Auntie has some good news to tell you."

Looking at Aunt Song's smiling face, Luo Yi's mouth twitched. She's not going to try and set me up again, is she?